WRITTEN BY: CHIOMA MADONNA NDUKWU
Female boxer withdrew from a Canadian tournament after being informed just an hour before her match that her opponent was transgender.
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Dr. Katia Bissonnette, hailing from Saguenay, expressed concerns about her safety upon learning she would face transgender fighter Mya Walmsley in the 2023 Provincial Golden Glove Championship in Quebec. Bissonnette withdrew, citing concerns about physical and psychological risks, advocating for separate categories based on biological sex. Walmsley, the opponent, criticized Bissonnette for publicly revealing her status instead of seeking a private resolution, highlighting the potential repercussions for athletes in women’s categories due to such actions.
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